Statistician -Medtronic Clinical Research Solutions (MCRS) - On-site, Minneapolis, MN

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 27 Oct 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the LifeMedtronic Clinical Research Solutions (MCRS) provides end-to-end clinical and scientific support services across Medtronic, enabling the execution of clinical studies and delivery of clinical statistical services that support evidence generation throughout the product lifecycle. This team partners with clinical, regulatory, data management, and statistical programming functions to generate high-quality clinical evidence that informs product development and regulatory submissions. This position is based in Minnesota and is expected to work onsite four days per week. The role supports global clinical research activities and requires up to 10% travel, primarily domestic with occasional international travel. The Statistician - MCRS supports clinical research studies through statistical design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of clinical data. This role partners with cross-functional teams to develop statistical approaches for clinical investigations, contribute to study planning and execution, and deliver analyses that support product development and regulatory objectives. Primary Responsibilities Design and execute statistical analyses for clinical research studies evaluating the safety and effectiveness of medical devices. Develop statistical sections of clinical study protocols and analysis plans aligned with study objectives and regulatory requirements. Program, validate, and perform statistical analyses using SAS and/or R to support clinical evidence generation. Analyze, summarize, and interpret clinical data, delivering statistical outputs, reports, and study results for internal and regulatory stakeholders. Partner with clinical, regulatory, data management, and statistical programming teams to support study execution and submission activities. Provide statistical guidance on study design, data collection, reporting standards, and regulatory interactions. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, or clinical research experience OR Master's degree and 0+ years of experience. Experience applying statistical methods to clinical, healthcare, or research data. Experience with SAS and/or R programming. Experience analyzing and interpreting data and presenting results through tables, figures, and statistical reports. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or Epidemiology. Experience supporting clinical research within a Clinical Research Organization (CRO), medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and medical device or clinical trial regulatory requirements, including ISO, Medical Device Directive (MDD), or Medical Device Regulation (MDR). Experience with clinical research data management and relational databases. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word. Experience communicating statistical concepts and study results to technical and non-technical audiences. For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. ‌ Recruitment Fraud Alert We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com. ‌ Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$93,600.00 - $140,400.00 ‌ This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums). Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporar